
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (20 Rentals)
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2914-2916 Stratford Rd

The Landings at Forest Acres

Cross Hill Apartments

1424 McArthur Ave

1124 Tree St
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1616.5 Rutland Ct

2203 Braham St

2242 Ervin St

308 Percival Rd
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2117 Mercer St

2119 Mercer St

1825 St Julian Pl

2322 Two Notch Rd
East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,628 | $1,103 | $3,109 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $850 | $3,419 |
East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $950 | $4,271 |
East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $1,092 | $9,000 |
East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,699 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Landings at Forest Acres priced from $1,007. Ravenwood Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Carriage Place Condominiums | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.80 price per square foot The Burney Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5th & Sloan | The Burney | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Carriage Place Condominiums | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Cardinal Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
5000 Forest | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Furnished Studio-Columbia - Ft. Jackson | Furnished Studio-Columbia - Ft. Jackson | Studio ,1BA | $5.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment is $1,050 at Ravenwood Hills.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbia is starting from $1,007 at The Landings at Forest Acres.
What is the most affordable East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carriage Place Condominiums and starts from $1,375.
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